Why does the noun Blutdruck have the article der?

This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.

Declension table for German noun Blutdruck

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Blutdruckein Blutdruckkein Blutdruck
Akkusativden Blutdruckeinen Blutdruckkeinen Blutdruck
Dativdem Blutdruckeinem Blutdruckkeinem Blutdruck
Genitivdes Blutdruckseines Blutdruckskeines Blutdrucks

Examples in context

Real sentences using Blutdruck in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der hohe Blutdruck ist gefährlich.The high blood pressure is dangerous.
Ein hoher Blutdruck ist ein Problem.A high blood pressure is a problem.
Kein hoher Blutdruck ist gut.No high blood pressure is good.
Akkusativ
Ich messe den hohen Blutdruck.I measure the high blood pressure.
Er hat einen hohen Blutdruck.He has a high blood pressure.
Ich habe keinen hohen Blutdruck.I have no high blood pressure.
Dativ
Ich leide unter dem hohen Blutdruck.I suffer from the high blood pressure.
Er leidet unter einem hohen Blutdruck.He suffers from a high blood pressure.
Ich leide unter keinem hohen Blutdruck.I suffer from no high blood pressure.
Genitiv
Die Gefahr des hohen Blutdrucks ist real.The danger of the high blood pressure is real.
Die Ursache eines hohen Blutdrucks ist unklar.The cause of a high blood pressure is unclear.
Die Diagnose keines hohen Blutdrucks ist gut.The diagnosis of no high blood pressure is good.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.

Is it der, die, or das Blutdruck?

It is der Blutdruck. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Blutdruck is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What CEFR level is the word Blutdruck?

The German noun Blutdruck is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Blutdruck?

The plural form of der Blutdruck is die Blutdrücke. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does der Blutdruck mean in English?

The German word der Blutdruck translates to “blood pressure” in English.

How do you decline der Blutdruck?

Like all German nouns, Blutdruck changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Blutdruck
  • Akkusativ: den Blutdruck
  • Dativ: dem Blutdruck
  • Genitiv: des Blutdrucks

These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.